refreshing raspberry lemonade
I’ve made so many versions of raspberry lemonade this summer trying to find the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I like a lot of raspberry flavor yet still want it to taste like lemon-ade. All were good but none were exactly right.
I finally settled on this one. It’s not quite sour enough for Kylie and not quite sweet enough for Alan, which to me meant I’d finally found the right mix for us (since the rest of us thought it was perfect). I love the balance of tart and sweet here and it’s so refreshing when the temperatures rise above 90. If you like, add just 3/4 cup of the simple syrup, then taste and add the rest if you want it sweeter.
Raspberry Lemonade
This recipe is just enough for four small servings. I recommend doubling it if you like.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 8-10 large lemons
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
Cooking Directions
- Heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Puree raspberries in either a food processor or blender (or just thorough crush with a potato masher). Place puree in a fine mesh sieve and push raspberry juice through. Discard pulp and seeds.
- Mix together simple syrup, lemon juice and raspberry juice in a small pitcher. Chill thoroughly and serve.
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Yay! This is my favorite summer drink! Why I have never tried to make it – no idea! Now I can’t wait to try your recipe.
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Mmmm, this sounds so good right now. We’re in the middle of a heat-wave and this would be a perfect refreshing drink to cool off in the afternoon. Also, I love those mason jar lids! I’ve almost bought them once or twice but talked myself out of it. Next time I see them, I’m getting them!
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You should totally buy them! They’re so fun and the girls LOVE them.
This does look refreshing! And raspberries are one of my favorite fiber-licious summertime treats! I can’t wait to try this!
Thanks so much, Kati!
This does sound and look so refreshing. Wish I was sipping on a big glass right now!
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Your lemonade is so pretty, I love those striped napkins (I think I have that same set :)).
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I’ve never had raspberry lemonade. But lemon is one of my favorite flavors, so I’m in. And I always have simple sugar made up in the refrigerator, so I’m good to go!
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Mine too! I love lemon.
Raspberry lemonade you say!?! Yes please!
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Talk about the refreshing drink! This looks so good.
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I adore raspberry drinks! Those mason jar lids are so cool!!!!
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Such a vibrant shade of red! Quite the little minx, that raspberry. :) This is exactly what I crave on humid evenings.
Where did you find those adorbs lidded mason jar glasses?
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Thanks Valerie! I found the lids here: http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/item/Daisy-Cut-Mason-Jar-Lids—Set-of-6/1083/c4 Just $5 for a set of 6!
Thanks for the link, Kristy!
Anytime, Valerie!
YUM! We are definitely out of raspberries on the property now, but I’m saving this for next summer.
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It`s summer and I have yet to make some lemonade to accommodate the hot weather!
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This lemonade is just perfect for this hot weather we are having. I love that cute glass you have there. Have a good week! :)
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this looks incredible! perfect for summer! just needs a little vodka!
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It definitely needs some vodka :-)
That is one decent-looking raspberries! I am jealous of your produce haul :D
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We love lemonade, but with raspberries..even better!! so festive!
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I know, right?! I love raspberries in anything!